Dad, son with autism collaborate on comic book series to help son better understand the world

In just one conversation, it won’t take long to realize Jake’s already got abilities just like his comic book counterpart. Autism isn’t his disability. It’s his superpower.

Company hiring 'MLB Food Tester' to eat hot dogs at stadiums

The tester will have to review stadium's hot dogs based on appearance, color, flavor, quality of meat, bun quality, sauce, topping generosity and value.

Three young brothers in Houston need family to adopt them

The three Houston brothers — 5-year-old Antwann, 7-year-old Anthony and 8-year-old Artavius — have been in foster care for two years.

Weddings resume with restrictions but some couples choose to wait

Wedding venues, especially those with outdoor space, are quickly filling up. However, some folks are choosing to wait until 2022 or even 2023.

Gary Bimonte, owner of New Haven's Frank Pepe Pizzeria, has died

Bimonte, known for his gregarious personality as much as his steaming hot pizza pies in New Haven, has died. He was 61, according to reports.

Meet the goth teen from Long Island whose yearbook photo went viral

Weronika Jachimowicz's yearbook photo went viral. Although she embraces her newfound social media fame, she says she wasn't always so comfortable in her own skin.

Pop-up Dumpster pools in streets, floating pools in rivers proposed for NYC

Mayoral candidate Scott Stringer has a proposal called Summer in the City, which calls for the city to install pop-up pools in neighborhoods that lack open spaces.

Swimwear industry adjusts during pandemic

After a sales dip last year, consumers are diving headfirst into swimwear. The trending styles this year are very nostalgic and something of a throwback.

Woman with world’s longest nails cuts them after 30 years

The Guinness World Records recently unveiled the new nail measurements before her nail cutting procedure in Fort Worth, Texas.

Door stolen from car at NY dealership

The owner of an upstate used car dealership is dealing with an unusual theft.  Someone cut a passenger-side door of a car for sale on the lot.

In Case You Get Hit By A Bus
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Abby Schneiderman, entrepreneur and author of In Case You Get Hit By A Bus, created an online platform dedicated to offering a unique way to store personal and vital information.

CDC director says youth sports, extracurricular activities 'should be limited'

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky on Monday said youth sports and other extracurricular activities "should be limited" amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying outbreaks in young people have stemmed from those activities.

Asian American experiences seen through the lens of children's books

Asian American Pacific Islander history is American history. And one way for all Americans to learn about each other's cultures is through reading.

Farmlink Project fights rising food insecurity amid pandemic

Before the pandemic, food insecurity affected 1 in 4 U.S. households, according to the USDA. That has likely doubled over the last year. The Farmlink Project stepped in to help.

#ShotforSam: Samuel Adams offering free beer to people who get COVID-19 vaccine

The Samuel Adams brewing company is offering the first 10,000 people who share photo proof that they received the COVID-19 vaccine $7 to redeem a free beer.

Nike suspends sponsorship of Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson amid allegations

Twenty-two civil lawsuits have been filed against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson in which women accuse him of assault and harassment during massage sessions.